Published June 29, 2021, 11:10 AM Now that people are spending more time online, there is a need to double-down on protecting online accounts from security breaches. To keep your accounts and information secure, here are some Google tools and features that can help beyond the use of passwords: Two-step Verification Having a second form of verification in place helps confirm that account owners are actually the ones trying to access their respective accounts. Those enrolled in Two-step Verification (2SV) are able to confirm their identities with a simple tap via a Google prompt on their phones whenever they sign in. Soon, appropriately configured Google accounts will automatically be enrolled in 2SV for additional security.